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Oh Play That Thing (The Last Roundup Series #2)

Oh Play That Thing (The Last Roundup Series #2)

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Title: Oh Play That Thing (The Last Roundup Series #2)

Author: Roddy Doyle 

Edition: Uncorrected Proof Copy, ARC

Provenance: Rare proof copy

Format: Paperback

Date Published: 2004

Publisher: Jonathan Cape (UK)

Description:

This rare uncorrected proof copy is an early edition of Roddy Doyle's acclaimed literary novel, distributed to reviewers and booksellers ahead of its official 2004 hardback publication by Jonathan Cape. The second book in The Last Roundup series, it continues the picaresque adventures of Henry Smart, an Irish Republican Army (IRA) assassin on the run. The narrative follows Henry to Prohibition-era New York and Chicago, where he crosses paths with mobsters and becomes involved with the legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong. This early, unedited paperback offers a unique glimpse into the author's work before it reached its final form, exploring themes of Irish history, exile, and the American dream. A significant collectible for fans of Roddy Doyle and literary fiction, especially given its early print run and uncorrected status. This book received critical acclaim upon its release for its inventive language and historical detail. 

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